The legislative framework for the railway sector is stabilised – allowing the emergence of an effective and reliable regulatory environment that encourages new investment

Rail infrastructure funding is solid, sufficient, and predictable; and EU policies focus on facilitating business development and innovation – leaving companies in charge of choosing the best way to implement, and cities, regions, and Member States in the driving seat of public transport policy

A level playing field is created between transport modes – while supporting new infrastructure connections and new complementarities between the modes